One of the most common areas in which family members notice this revolves around dementia. According to the American Grandparents Association (AGA), “plenty of family members come to realize that their parent's care needs have moved beyond the caregiver's physical or emotional abilities, particularly if a loved one has dementia.”
This may require the help of an assisted living facility. You’ll know when dementia has progressed to a point of necessary extra help.
3. Hygiene has been overlooked.
Is your parent having difficulty showering independently? Or is he or she struggling to keep up with getting dressed? This may indicate a need for a higher level of care.
According to the AGA, “sometimes a senior parent is having trouble with personal hygiene such as showering or keeping clothing clean, or they need help coping with incontinence, dressing themselves, eating properly or other day-to-day care.”
If you’re noticing these signs, you may want to consider an assisted living facility. After all, you want your parent to be well maintained.
4. Your parent is lonely and needs friends.
Loneliness and isolation can be a reality of aging. That’s because friends pass away or lose the ability to visit companions.
According to the AGA, “if a senior family member is showing signs of loneliness or depression, such as giving up hobbies, withdrawing from friends, or rarely leaving the house, it may be time to consider a senior living residence.”